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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 05111976CITY OF ST. ANTHONY COUNCIL MINUTES May 11 1976 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Miedtke at 7:36 P.M. Present for roll call: Stauffer, Miedtke, Haik and Sundland Absent: Sauer Also Present: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager Larry Vickrey, City Attorney Jim Fornell, Adm. Asst. I.C. Comstock, City Engineer The minutes of the April 27, 1976 Council meeting were corrected as follows: Page 3, para. 2: "Motion by Councilman Haik, seconded by Councilman Stauffer to authorize Councilman Haik to try to set up an immediate meeting of MSA officials with herself, the Manager and the three property owners...." Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Stauffer to approve the April 27th minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Sundland and seconded by Councilman Stauffer to waive furtiev readings and adopt an ordinance relating to a small amount of marijuana. ORDINANCE NO. 1976-004 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE POSSESSION OF A SMALL AMOUNT OF MARIJUANA: CHANGING PENALTIES THEREFOR BY AMENDING SUBDIVISION 7 OF SECTION 965:00 OF THE 1973 CODE OF ORDINANCES Motion carried unanimously. Results of the meeting of Councilmen Haik and Sundland, Mr. Comstock, Mr. Dulgar, Representative John Sarna and residents of 29th Avenue with the MSA representativ:: Gordcn Faye and Chuck Weichselbaum regarding the 29th Avenue Improvement Project were discussed. The state aid officials have agreed to eliminate the right hand turn to the north off 29th onto Stinson Boulevard as lonq as a 40 ft. wide road is constructed from Stinson to Roosevelt St. M.E. but there was no further comoromise regarding the other two right hand turns onto Silver Lake Road as long as that stretch of 29th is built with the parkway -like design. Mr. Tom Shaeffer reported that a majority of the residents of 29th had attended tine meeting of the T.A.P. 29th Committee May 7th and voted 36 to 2 to accept the compromise. This plan also includes sideigalks east of Silver Lake Road to Crestvie.,,l Drive on the north side of 29th and to the park entrance on Rozells Street c.n the south side. Maurice Surface, who lives at the corner of 29th and Cootldn,e St' et.; .alc:ii. thought sidewalks should have been provided west of SiLve: La're -: nd r;3 wsi` r -o; the safety of the children who use the road. Councl ins. n Sta;: Y^r salca. t`ta t�, Page 2 Highway Department had indicated they would favor adding these sidewalks to the plan but because the residents on the street were unable to reach an agreement on them, they were not included. Mr. Surface also wondered why the right hand turn south on Silver Lake Road could not be built at the Coolidge Street intersection instead, saying it was his observation that more motorists turned off 29th onto Coolidge than made the right- turn ichtturn on Silver Lake Road. The Mayor told him that the highway officials were adamant regarding the placement of the turning lane. Because of the time it might take to get the final approval of the Highway Dept. and the 21 days which are required for advertising for bids, which would shorten the time left in this year's construction season, the Mayor said it might be preferable to submit the plans now for MSA approval but to wait until next February to award the bids for an early construction in 1977. Councilman Sundland said he felt the City Engineer was correct in assuming there would be no problem with obtaining an immediate approval from the Highway Dept. and was in favor of advertising immediately for bids and proceeding with construct- ion of the road this year but was concerned with obtaining a contractor who would get the job done on time. Mr. Comstock thought one method of assuring that the project would be completed during this construction season was to set a higher penalty clause which the contractor would forfeit if he did not meet the deadline set by the contract. Motion by Councilman Stauffer, seconded by Councilman Haik to forward the plans which were agreed to by the Minnesota State Aid Department to that agency for fin -1 approval and at the same time to direct the City Engineer to proceed with the pians and preparations for the 29th Improvement Project and the City Manager to adv.,rtise for bids for the project. Voting on the motion: Aye: Stauffer, Haik, Sundland May: Miedtke Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Haik to set the Public Hear- ing on the 29th Avenue Improvement Project for 8:00 P.M. during the Council meeting June 8th, 1976. Motion carried unanimously. The Manager then told the two dozen residents of 29th who were present that this public hearing was merely a formality and if they were unable to attend, any comments they might want to make could be forwarded to him and he would see they were presented during the hearing. Councilman Sauer arrived at 8:15 P.M. The meeting was recessed at 8:16 P.M. and reconvened at 8:30 P.M. t•tith t.`• presentation of the preliminary plans for the rebuildino of Cc_m,y Pond 0 as rre, by Mr. Wayne Lennard, Design Engineer for the Rzmsey County HlghFa y i?.-rartment. Mr. Leonard supplemented the plans with slides depicting the road in question and said the pians included imput from officials of St. Fnthony, Mew Rrl.;hton an -i Page 3 Roseville, the property owners along that road and the Wilshire Park School PTSA. The plans included widening the road to 52 feet and enlargement of the intersection of Silver Lake Road and County Road D. Provisions for pedestrian and bicycle safety in the Wilshire Park school area, as requested by the PTSA and agreed to by the Council at their last meeting, were discussed at great length and included temporary measures to be taken before the actual construct- ion is completed. He said an overpass would probably only attract the younger pedestrians. He then gave the figures which represented the City's share of costs for the Ramsey County side of the road for curb and gutter, sidewalks and the traffic signals. Representing the Hennepin County Highway Department were Mr. Don Spielmann and Mr. Al Herzog. Mr. Spielmann gave the City's costs for the rebuilding of the Hennepin County side of the roadway saying the figures were set by the policies of the Hennepin County Commissioners. The Manager said he disputed the share of expenses which had been allocated to the City for storm sewer trunk lines and traffic signals. However, since neither county was seeking final approval but only approval for the grade and alignment of the roadway it was agreed that there would be time later to resolve the conflict on costs. Mr. Leonard also attempted to justify the width of the intersection of the road with Silver Lake Road as well as the need for the meridian following Councilman Haik's expression of concern about both. Councilman Stauffer wondered if, in view of the poor performance she felt had been demonstrated by the new computerized sempahor at the intersection of Kenzie Terrace, St. Anthony Boulevard and Highway 8, if less expensive sema- phore might not prove a wiser investment for the City. Mr. Spielmann urged that more time be allowed to judge the performance of the semaphors after they had been adjusted by the state. Motion by Councilman Stauffer, seconded by Councilman Haik to adopt Resolutions No. 76-020 E Mo. 76-021 accepting the preliminary plans for the upgrading of County Road D from Silver Lake Road to the City limits and to authorize Hennepin and Ramsey Counties to proceed with the acquisition of right of way and/or easements for the project. RESOLUTION MO. 76-020 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR THE UPGRADING OF COUNTY ROAD D FROM SILVER LAKE ROAD TO THE CITY LIMITS AND TO AUTHORIZE RAMSEY COUNTY TO PROCEED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY AND/OR EASEMENTS FOR THE PROJECT. RESOLUTION MO. 76-021 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR THE UPGRADING OF COUNTY ROAD D FROM SILVER LAKE ROAD TO THE CITY LIMITS AND TO AUTHORIZE HENNEPIN COUNTY TO PROCEED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY AND/OR EASEMENTS FOR THE PROJECT. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was recessed from 9:40 P.M. to 9:50 P.M. during wh;ch 0Nt tho. engineer left. Page 4 The meeting was reconvened and the discussion of the County Road D project was resumed with several of the Council expressing their reservation regarding the large amount of property which had to be taken to accomodate the widening of the intersection at Silver Lake Road and County Road D. Councilman Haik citing the similar experience with the turning lanes installed by Ramsey County further up Silver Lake Road at Silver Lane, withdrew her aye vote for the motion of approval of the project. Mr. Dulgar will include these objections in the letter he is to write to both counties indicating the City's intention of contesting its share of costs for the project and reiterating the fact that the City plans to use state aid for any portion of the costs which is not assessed to the property owners affected by the improvement. When the discussion of the zoning ordinance was again pushed forward on the agenda, the Manager said he wanted it noted in the record that Mr. Bernard Blanski had been present to discuss the zoning for the area of 39th Avenue F!.E and Foss Road. Fir. Chester Grygar, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee -Sewer Study gave his committee's findings and recommendations as contained in their final report. The Manager was requested to work with the City Engineer to prepare a cost estimate for implementation of both the long and short range recommendations set forth in the report including the costs the City could be expected to incur for a comprehensive inflow/infiltration study by independent engineers special- izing in sewer system evaluations. He was to make a report on these estimat- ions and his recommendations at one of the next council meetings. Motion by Councilman Stauffer, seconded by Councilman Sauer to accept the sewer study report and to commend the committee for their hard work on the project. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Stauffer noted several changes she felt should be made in the proposed zoning ordinance and it was agreed that the Council memo-rs would be afforded an opportunity to comment further on the ordinance and zoning map before the public hearing is held. Motion by Councilman Stauffer, seconded by Mayor Miedtke to table action on further discussion of the zoning ordinance until May 18, 1976 when the Coun•ril meets for the Board of Review. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Sauer, seconded by Councilman Haik to hold P Public. hearing on the proposed zoning ordinance and zoning map at 8:00 P.M. durinrA the regular Council meeting June 22, 1976. Motion carried unanimously. No action was taken regarding the trading of motorcycles as reronaue-deal .)j the. Manager and they will be included with other stolen items to be auct°-,ref'. afF May 26th. Page 5 Motion by Councilman Stauffer, seconded by Councilman Sauer to authorize a letter of appreciation be sent to the civic organizations including Boy Scouts who are responsible for the plantings in the area adjacent to St. Anthony Boulevard, Silver Lake Road and Highway 8. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Sauer, seconded by Councilman Haik to enter into an agreement with the Hennepin County Safety Communications Interim User Board for the use of the new communication.system. Motion carried unanimously. The letter from the Mrs. Jaycees regarding their bikathon for the mentally retarded was noted. Mayor Miedtke and Jim Farnell reported on their meeting with the Human Resourc- es Committee of the Metropolitan Council at which they had succeeded in con- vincing the committee to adopt the City's request for a modification of the Metro Council's policies on family -elderly subsidized housing ratios. Mr. Fornell said the City had been granted the variance they sought and the Community Development Grant funds would be received. The Mayor commended the Administrative Assistant for the excellent presentation and data he had furnished for the application for the funds. Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Sauer to adopt Resolution No. 76-019. RESOLUTION M0. 76-019 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE REVISED CITY OF ST. ANTHONY GRANT APPLICATION TO HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR INCLUSION IN THE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRA,1i APPLICATION, IN ACCORD WITH THE HOUSING AND COMMUIIIT'Y DEVELOP- MENT ACT OF 1974 Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Sauer to grant vending and service station licenses to Sroga's Standard Station. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Sauer, seconded by Councilman Stauffer to approve payment of $2,885.54 to the Dorsey Firm for legal services during March, 1976. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Mayor Miedtke to approve payment of $3,000.00 to the George M. Hansen for the 1975 Audit. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Sauer, seconded by Councilman Stauffer to table ar;;ior. for further clarification of the payment of $21,328.25 to Coo�stock t: or engineering services for the 29th Avenue Improvement Project. Motion carried unanimously. Page 6 Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Sauer to approve payment of all verified claims listed in the May 11, 1976 agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Haik reported on her attendance at the Management for Public Sector Seminar. Councilman Stauffer said she had received a complaint about MTC parking with motor running in front of a home on Croft Drive. Mr. Dulgar said the MTC had told him they "never before received so many complaints about a bus' which had so little ridership'' and he speculated that the bus company might just decide to eliminate that particular service into the City. The Mayor reminded the Council of the annual meeting of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities on May 19th. Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Sauer to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST: �Q- Clerk Mayor